In a fast-changing world where work and longevity are evolving, the concept of retirement is increasingly debated. As society faces an aging population and longer life expectancies, we must consider whether retirement is a societal construct that reinforces stereotypes about aging or if it holds real significance in our lives.

In this speaker session, we welcomed Josephine Cheng, the Head of Learning and Development at HSBC Life, to discuss life insurance and retirement. HSBC Life is the largest insurance provider in Hong Kong and has held the number one market share for 14 consecutive quarters. The company also operates as a major provider in other regions globally, including the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Under Ms. Cheng's leadership, the training team at HSBC Life has gained a stellar reputation in the industry, winning the Bloomberg Insurance Academy of the Year award for six consecutive years.

 In this speaker session, we welcomed Mr. Matthew Yau and Ms Sandy Wong, social workers  from the Salvation Army to talk about the Salvation Army’s work in Fostering Young Old Leadership: unlocking potential and advancing contribution in cultural heritage and beyond.